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2009 Nabi 416 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

14V587000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Sep 23, 2014
1,338 units potentially affected
The defect: NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured April 28, 2012, to December 16, 2012, and 2008-2013 416 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, to February 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a transmission interlock that prevents the wheelchair lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral. As such, the buses fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems for Motor Vehicles."
The risk: If the wheelchair lift or ramp can be removed from the stowed position while the transmission is not in neutral, if the service brakes fail to hold the bus, the bus may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to the wheelchair lift or ramp user.
The remedy: NABI will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical program that prevents the lift or ramp from being moved from the stowed position unless the transmission is in neutral, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20146.
NABI Bus, LLCManufacturer number 20146View on NHTSA.gov
13V131000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Apr 10, 2013
1,179 units potentially affected
The defect: North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 416 and model year 2012 31LFW transit buses manufactured October 30, 2008, through April 3, 2013 and equipped with a four-position rotary defroster switch with ring terminals. The defroster switch may overheat and melt the dash.
The risk: The overheating of the switch may lead to a fire or distract the driver and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy: NABI will notify owners and will install relays to reduce the current flow. This will be done free of charge. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's campaign number is 20133.
North American Bus Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number 20133View on NHTSA.gov
10V011000

STEERING

Jan 14, 2010
226 units potentially affected
The defect: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 416 STANDARD MODEL FLOOR CITY TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 30, 2008, AND DECEMBER 18, 2009. THE MOUNTING PLATE THAT HOLDS THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY WELDED.
The risk: AN INSUFFICIENT WELD COULD LEAD TO A SEPARATION OR PARTIAL SEPARATION OF THE PLATE AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOOSE PROPER STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The remedy: NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-256-831-4296 EXT. 1308.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 20101View on NHTSA.gov
09V495000

EQUIPMENT

Dec 29, 2009
2,370 units potentially affected
The defect: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
The risk: THE CORROSION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
09V404000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Oct 15, 2009
340 units potentially affected
The defect: NABI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2009 416 MODEL STANDARD FLOOR CITY TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE LIFTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LOGIC BOARD ASSEMBLY FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT CONTROL BOX, P/NOS. 373-0226 AND 373-0265. THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER COULD FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER POSSIBLY PINCHING THE PASSENGER'S FEET.
The risk: THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
The remedy: NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY LIFT-U FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400 OR NABI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-424-5844 OR 1-256-831-4296 EXT. 1307.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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